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Senior Staff RF Electrical Engineer

Saab

Syracuse, NY
5 days ago
$112,900 - $146,800

Job Description

Join Saab as a Senior Staff RF Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture and optimization of advanced RF systems for radar and communication applications. Utilize your extensive experience to ensure system performance exceeds mission requirements while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and develop RF system architectures for radar and advanced sensing applications
  • Derive and maintain RF link/system budgets including gain, noise figure, dynamic range
  • Model and predict phase noise, CPCR, CA, spurious suppression
  • Conduct trade studies and system optimization
  • Guide the integration of Tx/Rx modules and related subsystems
  • Work closely with hardware, firmware, DSP, and mechanical teams
  • Perform root cause analysis of system performance issues
  • Generate and maintain high-quality documentation
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level RF engineers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in RF system design and analysis
  • Deep understanding of RF/microwave theory
  • Experience deriving and validating system-level RF budgets
  • Proficiency in simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, MATLAB, HFSS, CST
  • Experience with phase noise analysis, CPCR, CA, dynamic range
  • Familiarity with radar system concepts
  • Strong skills with RF measurement equipment
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in phased-array architectures and beamforming
  • Knowledge of military/aerospace standards and environmental testing
  • Strong communication skills for customer and internal design reviews

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependentsPaid time off including minimum of 3 weeks vacation, floating holidays, designated holidays401(k) with immediate vesting on employer matchTuition assistanceStudent loan assistanceWellness account, Care.com subscription, employee assistance programsEmployee stock purchase program with employer match